QUETTA: Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Balochistan have expressed strong confidence in securing the mayor’s seat in Quetta, declaring that the party will “fully participate” in the upcoming local body elections scheduled for December.
The assertions were made during a joint meeting of candidates and party workers for Zarghun Town at Lehri House in Quetta. The meeting, attended by prominent figures including Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Mir Liaquat Lehri and Nooruddin Kakar, served as a platform to solidify the party’s election strategy.
The leaders emphasized that local governments are the “backbone of democracy” and reiterated the PPP’s commitment to the devolution of power to the grassroots level. They credited the party’s previous government with implementing a robust local government system that yielded “positive effects.”
To ensure a well-organized campaign, the party has announced the appointment of a chief organizer for Zarghun Town. This organizer will be responsible for fully monitoring the election campaign and addressing the concerns of the party’s candidates. The leaders stated that organizing committees have been formed at the town level to oversee all electoral matters.
Addressing the candidate selection process, the party leaders confirmed that tickets for the Quetta local government elections were distributed purely on merit. They urged all nominated candidates to promptly submit their nomination papers, now that the election schedule has been released, and offered the party’s full support and guidance throughout the process. Expressing optimism about their electoral prospects, the leaders claimed the PPP had emerged as a major political force in Balochistan and predicted a successful outcome in the December polls.
In a significant public outreach initiative, Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC) Balochistan North, Major General Muhammad Atif Mujtaba, conducted a detailed visit to various commercial and public centers in Quetta on Friday.
The senior military officer toured key city areas including Mission Road, Kandahari Bazaar, Liaquat Bazaar, and Zarghun Road, moving through the markets like an ordinary citizen. He engaged directly with shopkeepers, customers, laborers, and local businessmen, listening to their problems and concerns firsthand.
During the interactions, citizens informed Major General Atif Mujtaba about a range of issues affecting their daily lives. These included security concerns, persistent traffic problems, cleanliness issues, and other local civic challenges. The IGFC North assured the public that their problems would be prioritized and resolved immediately in coordination with the district administration.
